iDrive 7 Tempered Glass Screen Protector

ssadri · 01-29-2019, 12:16 PM

Just tested the screen protector while driving in SoCal. Semi cloudy and I tested viewing with my moonroof open and closed from several angles. No noticeable added glare but more of a gloss look added to the screen.

rmorin1249 · 01-29-2019, 01:26 PM

Good to hear, thanks.

vinnymac · 01-29-2019, 01:48 PM

That looks great!

bichoo · 01-30-2019, 08:21 PM

looks great, I think i'll order as well. The glare doesnt look bad at all

tqbmw · 01-30-2019, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ssadri

Just tested the screen protector while driving in SoCal. Semi cloudy and I tested viewing with my moonroof open and closed from several angles. No noticeable added glare but more of a gloss look added to the screen.

I see noticeable glare in some pics here

ssadri · 02-01-2019, 05:11 PM

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I see noticeable glare in some pics here

The glare is no more or less than what is was before. Only time I might notice it more is when the moon roof is opened on a very sunny day and I am angled in a way where I notice it like the first picture. I purposely took that shot to show best and worst case scenarios.

In the last couples of days of driving, I forgot about it. That would be a good thing in this scenario.

windycitycy · 02-06-2019, 05:28 PM

My Screen Protector ordered directly from the LFOTPP site arrived today. The packaging is really nice and says Tempered Glass on it. Guess I was one of the lucky ones getting it for $12.99

AndroidRobot · 02-06-2019, 06:03 PM

I installed mine no problems looks good and keeps things easy to clean

rmorin1249 · 02-06-2019, 06:11 PM

Still waiting for mine. I also paid $12.99

rmorin1249 · 02-16-2019, 10:32 AM

My protector was delivered while we were away last week. It was very well packaged and included installation tools and instructions. It is definitely tempered glass, not flexible vinyl. Very pleased and should be well worth the $12.99 I paid. Plan to install immediately after delivery on Monday, President's Day.

vinnymac · 02-16-2019, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by AndroidRobot

I installed mine no problems looks good and keeps things easy to clean

Same here...pretty good product and does the job. Definitely worth the price.

BMW168 · 02-17-2019, 12:38 AM

Received my iDrive7 tempered glass screen protector last week, very good packaging, easy installation.
You can see the glare or reflection when CID is displaying dark images and I have the roof sunshade opened)
It works much better when the CID is displaying bright images or the sunshade is closed.

Definitely worth the price of $12.99 !

rmorin1249 · 02-17-2019, 06:13 AM

Any tips for a successful installation? Any problem installing if weather is cold?

AndroidRobot · 02-17-2019, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by rmorin1249

Any tips for a successful installation? Any problem installing if weather is cold?

weather doesn't matter, clean the screen and ensure there's no dust . The process is akin to installing a glass screen protector on your phone

rmorin1249 · 02-17-2019, 09:21 AM

Thanks

salfeet84 · 02-17-2019, 09:30 AM

I was impressed by the lack of bubbles on my first install on these protectors...unlike phone ones

rmorin1249 · 02-17-2019, 09:40 AM

Did you use the little suction cup to help place the protector?

BMW168 · 02-17-2019, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by rmorin1249

Did you use the little suction cup to help place the protector?

Yes, I did use the suction cup. I would also wear latex gloves.

ssadri · 02-17-2019, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by rmorin1249

Any tips for a successful installation? Any problem installing if weather is cold?

I installed by cleaning the iDrive screen with a damp microfiber cloth and used the included suction cup to align and install without any bubbles. My recommendation and this can even go towards doing such install with a phone tempered glass protector is to gently place the protector on the surface, allow it to slowly attach. You can also tab the center of the glass and you will notice it will start moving the air outwards. That way you will have a zero bubble install.

rmorin1249 · 02-17-2019, 10:29 AM

Good advice. Thanks.

wanderlustX5 · 02-17-2019, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by ssadri

I installed by cleaning the iDrive screen with a damp microfiber cloth and used the included suction cup to align and install without any bubbles. My recommendation and this can even go towards doing such install with a phone tempered glass protector is to gently place the protector on the surface, allow it to slowly attach. You can also tab the center of the glass and you will notice it will start moving the air outwards. That way you will have a zero bubble install.

thanks for the advice. I got mine yesterday. I will install as soon as my car is ready.

wanderlustX5 · 02-17-2019, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by ssadri

Just tested the screen protector while driving in SoCal. Semi cloudy and I tested viewing with my moonroof open and closed from several angles. No noticeable added glare but more of a gloss look added to the screen.

Is there a glare without any screen protector? I wish there was an option of anti-glare screen protector

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